A complex of showers and thunderstorms propagated over the Permian Basin of west Texas during the morning hours of the 15th. Isolated occurrences of small hail and damaging thunderstorm winds were associated with the convection over the central Permian Basin. These storms additionally produced very heavy rainfall with measured rainfall totals approaching two inches across parts of the area. Numerous reports of flash flooding resulted, mainly in urban areas. The worst flooding occurred in Odessa where fire crews conducted more than thirty high water rescues. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 04:47:00 to 15-MAY-05 04:47:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Ector County emergency management officials reported that several large trees were uprooted by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in Odessa.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 05:50:00 to 15-MAY-05 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 250K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Odessa Fire Department conducted thirty-five high water rescues as flash flooding of city streets stranded motorists in two to four feet of flowing flood waters. The Odessa American reported that the worst flooding occurred along Dixie Boulevard, Eighth Street, 42nd Street, and Muskingum Street.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 06:29:00 to 15-MAY-05 08:30:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Property damage: 15K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Reports of flash flooding in Midland were received as very heavy rainfall moved over the city. Initial reports indicated high water flowing through city streets, including Anetta and Eisenhower Streets near the intersection of Midland Drive in southern Midland. Several vehicles stalled in high water at the intersection of Wadley Drive and Godfrey Street by 06:53 CST, where water flowed over the hood of a pickup truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 06:45:00 to 15-MAY-05 06:45:00 (CST)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A trained spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 MPH in Greenwood. The local broadcast media reported that several large trees were uprooted by the winds.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 12:00:00 to 15-MAY-05 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A second round of showers and thunderstorms moved over Ector County during the late morning hours. Additional heavy rainfall resulted in renewed flash flooding in parts of Odessa. High water was reported flowing through several city streets, including the intersections of 16th and Moss Streets and VFW and Stephenson Streets.

Lightning in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 05:50:00 to 15-MAY-05 05:50:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 75K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management officials in Odessa reported that lightning was responsible for setting two structure fires in Odessa. The heavy rainfall that occurred over the city aided the firefighter's efforts and helped limit structural damage.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 08:34:00 to 15-MAY-05 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: BIG SPRING
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding along Beals Creek rendered several city streets near downtown Big Spring impassable. The worst flooding was reported near the intersections of Sixth and Circle Streets, and Second and Denton Streets.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-05 08:20:00 to 15-MAY-05 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: WESTBROOK
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A local radio station relayed a report of flash flooding that affected a rural homestead in southwestern Mitchell County. Local residents reported that more than two inches of rain fell in a short period of time. This resulted in high water that briefly threatened a home.